Mass Properties Engineer III

Full-time Contract Position – Vandalia, OH

Our Client delivers customer-focused operations and best-of-breed integrations in the aerospace and defense sectors. Through leading-edge technologies and transformative solutions, it has been honored as one of the most innovative U.S. companies in space, a Tier One Superior Supplier for the U.S. Air Force, and one of America’s fastest-growing corporations. The Mission Solutions and Technologies (MST) team also provides affordable, turn-key command/control, communications, integrated ISR, force protection, and security solutions worldwide. #InnovatingBeyondLimits

The Company

Our Client’s mission is to stay ahead of the curve, developing solutions today to tackle the challenges of tomorrow. With over 60 years of leadership, they have driven transformative change in the aerospace and defense industry. Their innovative solutions provide connected protection through advanced command, control, and communications platforms, along with capabilities in ISR, cyber, electromagnetic spectrum management, and more, ensuring national security across multiple domains. Dedicated to expanding the industrial base and delivering open architecture platforms, our client plays a crucial role in fostering competition, providing value, and accelerating innovation. Their ability to scale and commitment to open architecture set them apart in driving industry progress.

The Position

The Mass Properties Engineer III is a senior-level engineering role responsible for leading complex mass properties analyses for advanced aerospace systems. This position provides technical expertise, drives modeling and validation efforts, and ensures the accuracy and integrity of mass properties data critical to aircraft performance, safety, and certification. The ideal candidate combines strong analytical skills with hands-on experience, leadership capability, and the ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Duties & Responsibilities

Lead mass properties calculations and analyses for advanced aerospace platforms
Develop, validate, and maintain mass properties models and simulations
Conduct aircraft inventory and weighing activities
Analyze weight, balance, center of gravity, and inertia characteristics
Review, approve, and ensure accuracy of mass properties documentation and reports
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers
Lead and participate in technical design reviews
Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to integrate mass properties into system design
Manage project schedules and ensure milestone completion
Support continuous improvement of tools, processes, and methodologies

Supervisory Responsibilities

No immediate direct reports

Skills & Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
6+ years of relevant engineering experience (advanced degree may substitute for experience)
Strong understanding of core engineering principles and practices
Experience with Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE) tools
Experience working in multidisciplinary design and development teams
Ability to work independently on complex technical assignments

Preferred Experience

Master’s degree or Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering
Knowledge of industry-standard aerospace principles, including: Parametric design, Model-based definition (MBD), Fundamentals of flight mechanics
Experience in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Experience supporting U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) or U.S. Military programs
Prior experience mentoring or leading junior engineers

Work Environment

On-site position located in Vandalia, OH
Alternate locations of Wichita, KS or Miamisburg, OH would also be considered
This is a 1-year contract
Ability to travel up to 10%

Compensation

Position offers an hourly W2 Rate between $55 - $60, with additional benefits

Requirements

Because this client is a Federal Government Contractor performing services for the DoD, US Air Force, NASA and others, they do require US, Non-Dual Citizenship

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

None required

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

This company is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.